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Re: One shot at Kona - here goes! [WX] [ In reply to ]
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This has been a very interesting story to follow and I'm glad you are keeping us up to date. I think you will be close to your goal if you pace this race smartly. The only doubt I have of you reaching Kona is your swim ability, but I wish you luck!
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Re: One shot at Kona - here goes! [WX] [ In reply to ]
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This has been fun to watch. Would love to meet up down in Texas if you are up for it. What ag are you racing? You might have me worried here!

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Re: One shot at Kona - here goes! [colinlaughery] [ In reply to ]
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colinlaughery wrote:
This has been fun to watch. Would love to meet up down in Texas if you are up for it. What ag are you racing? You might have me worried here!

Let's do it - I get down to Houston on Tuesday, a few days with family, then getting into the Woodlands on Thursday. PM me your email/number and we can meet up. My bib is #1040 and I'm 25-29 so I think we can still be friends. Thanks again for your interest/support from the beginning!
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Re: One shot at Kona - here goes! [WX] [ In reply to ]
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I've been following this post, having done IMTX last year, the only bit of advice is this:

Check out T2, if they have not put carpets down, consider wearing socks for the bike if you don't already. It's tough to run a good marathon when the bottom of your feet are just one big blister - if it is sunny it can indeed get hot enough to burn the bottom of your feet!
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Re: One shot at Kona - here goes! [WX] [ In reply to ]
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Almost time.... Go get it!
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Re: One shot at Kona - here goes! [WX] [ In reply to ]
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I'll chime in with a good luck! :)

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Re: One shot at Kona - here goes! [Bryancd] [ In reply to ]
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I've been following for months from Western Australia.
Hope you get what you want WX!
There's no doubt you've given it a real good crack!
Good luck, go hard.

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Re: One shot at Kona - here goes! [SamuelMedway] [ In reply to ]
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Bike smart and go kill the run! Good luck.

Other "1 shooters" like me are cheering you on that you can pull it off.


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Re: One shot at Kona - here goes! [WX] [ In reply to ]
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Good luck, hope you get a slot. Been fun reading about the updates

Oh.. and as desert_dude said.. Go easy first portion of the bike. Let the hammerheads go, you'll catch them later
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Re: One shot at Kona - here goes! [WX] [ In reply to ]
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Good Luck! Positive vibes your way!
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Re: One shot at Kona - here goes! [WX] [ In reply to ]
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We the people of ST will not rest until a bib # has been posted! Good luck man, sounds like you put in some great work to get here!

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Re: One shot at Kona - here goes! [Timbikerun] [ In reply to ]
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can somebody explain? no, there is too much, can somebody sum up? Last I remember he was doing Cabo.

Go WX!

Timbikerun wrote:
We the people of ST will not rest until a bib # has been posted! Good luck man, sounds like you put in some great work to get here!

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Re: One shot at Kona - here goes! [WX] [ In reply to ]
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Keys to a successful race:

the swim is inconsequential.

the bike is just a means to get from the swim to the run. Your bike time will be what your time will be. Fuel, electrolyte and hydrate accordingly while staying aero and drafting at the legal distance and working with others.

The run is where it's at, but save it for the last half.

good luck!

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Re: One shot at Kona - here goes! [ericM40-44] [ In reply to ]
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ericM40-44 wrote:
can somebody explain? no, there is too much, can somebody sum up? Last I remember he was doing Cabo.

Go WX!

Timbikerun wrote:
We the people of ST will not rest until a bib # has been posted! Good luck man, sounds like you put in some great work to get here!

#1040 ... will probably be the most tracked athlete this weekend!

Switched to IMTX to give 2 extra months of training.

This has been a great thread to follow.
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Re: One shot at Kona - here goes! [Timbikerun] [ In reply to ]
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Let's do it - I get down to Houston on Tuesday, a few days with family, then getting into the Woodlands on Thursday. PM me your email/number and we can meet up. My bib is #1040 and I'm 25-29 so I think we can still be friends. Thanks again for your interest/support from the beginning

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Re: One shot at Kona - here goes! [WX] [ In reply to ]
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Let's go WX! Seems like you've got all the things to have a great race! Wish you good luck!

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Re: One shot at Kona - here goes! [HKoldtimer] [ In reply to ]
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HKoldtimer wrote:
I think your 4:50-4:55 bike time is a little ambitious (probably put you into Top 40/50 overall bike times), far better in my IMO to dial that back a bit with an aim of say a 5:00 - 5:05. I *think* this will give you a better chance of putting your run weapon into play and being able to run 3:15 or better.

Agree with this. Not sure what your plan is when it comes to what, if any, data you're going to watch during the bike, but my advice is to go with your wattage plan and ignore speed and time. Kill it out there!
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Re: One shot at Kona - here goes! [AKCrafty] [ In reply to ]
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AKCrafty wrote:
HKoldtimer wrote:
I think your 4:50-4:55 bike time is a little ambitious (probably put you into Top 40/50 overall bike times), far better in my IMO to dial that back a bit with an aim of say a 5:00 - 5:05. I *think* this will give you a better chance of putting your run weapon into play and being able to run 3:15 or better.


Agree with this. Not sure what your plan is when it comes to what, if any, data you're going to watch during the bike, but my advice is to go with your wattage plan and ignore speed and time. Kill it out there!

also agree. bike time will be what bike time will be. Execute bike to give you best chance at fast marathon and achieving goal of KQ. Bike "time" does not get you a KQ in and of itself and can sometimes be counter to your objectives.

don't even us a watch or clock on bike... just power.

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xecute bike to give you best chance at fast marathon and achieving goal of KQ. Bike "time" does not get you a KQ in and of itself and can sometimes be counter to your objectives.

A very, very wise thought.

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Re: One shot at Kona - here goes! [ericM40-44] [ In reply to ]
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This is a weird feeling, but I am actually nervous for you. I know all the work you have put into this. Good luck and execute!
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Re: One shot at Kona - here goes! [tjbingha] [ In reply to ]
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Dont't listen to these idiots. The bike is where the race is won or lost /pink
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tjbingha wrote:
This is a weird feeling, but I am actually nervous for you. I know all the work you have put into this. Good luck and execute!

I have to admit that after following this thread from the beginning, and now its going to all be resolved tomorrow, I am kinda in that same boat.
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Re: One shot at Kona - here goes! [noofus] [ In reply to ]
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I know. I feel like we all have a lot of time and emotions built up in the course of ten pages...really good thread and read.

Again, best of luck.

Did we ever get a bib number here?
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#1040
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Re: One shot at Kona - here goes! [WX] [ In reply to ]
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I hope you are not Ferrari / Pinarello guy (haha)
Good Luck tomorrow

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